Mario Kart Worldhas just received a new update, and many players are unhappy, as avoiding ‘intermission’ courses when playing online will now be more of a challenge. Since its release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5,Mario Kart Worldhas become one of the most popular titles on the new system, with fans of the franchise enjoying its many new features and enhancements. Unfortunately, not every part of the new game has been well-received.
In a radical change from past entries,Mario Kart Worldfeatures a semi-open world, allowing players to explore between races in a new Free Roam mode. The game’s courses are larger as well, with fans now able to sniff out alternate routes that could make getting to the finish line even easier. As Nintendo’s major Switch 2 launch title,Mario Kart Worldhas been a boon for the new hardware, with the franchise remaining one of the company’s most popular since the first entry,Super Mario Kart, was released for the NES in 1992. Although reviews have been largely positive, a recent change has fans desperate for a new mode in the racing title.
The Version 1.1.2 update forMario Kart Worldis now live, and while the small patch does fix a few issues, it also makes a big change to online multiplayer. The patch notes simply state that the courses included when selecting “Random” in a wireless VS Race have been adjusted, but dataminerOatmealDomewent undercover to find out what this really means. InMario Kart World, there are two types of courses: lap-based, and ‘intermission,’ with the latter tasking players with traveling to the track and completing a single lap once they arrive. The latter hasn’t been entirely popular in the community, and before this new patch, entering an online VS Race via the “Random” option would enter players in a three-lap race. Now, getting one of thesemore popularMario Kart Worldracesisn’t guaranteed, as one of the three ‘intermission’ courses may also be chosen.
This update has players begging Nintendo for the addition of a classic mode, though it’s unclear whether this feature is on the way.Mario Kart Worldfans have taken toRedditto air their grievances about the change, with some even stating that they may no longer play online, and others regretting their purchase of the title altogether. This isn’t the first time players have been dissatisfied with the game, as some fans are baffled byMario Kart World’s missing flag featurein multiplayer lobbies. InMario Kart 8, users could see where other players were from, as their country’s flag would appear beside their name.
TheNintendo Switch 2 continues to break records, with the console selling 1.1 million units in its first week in the US alone. Unsurprisingly, 79 percent of US customers also snaggedMario Kart Worldwith their system, one of only two first-party titles made available for the console’s launch.
